Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes; I love seeing couples overcome their differences and try again, but this one was hard for me since Tucker had so much resentment toward June for leaving without letting him know why. He's a man who's been hurt and June’s return to Arcadia Creek shakes up the careful walls he’s built around his heart. Their journey toward healing and trust is filled with heartfelt moments and undeniable chemistry.

The small-town setting adds charm, and the supporting characters bring warmth and humor. This story is a great portrayal of love, regret, and the difficulty of forgiveness. The push and pull between Tucker and June is engaging, and their emotional growth feels genuine. Fans of slow-burn, deeply emotional romances will love this one.

I went into this book without reading the first one in the Arcadia Creek series but that didn't affect my enjoyment. This can be read as a standalone. I liked that the audiobook had dual narrators and thought they did a good job with the story.

I received an audiobook copy from Dreamscape Media via NetGalley. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.

This was such a sweet and heartwarming second chance romance. I really loved Tucker and his whole family. The narration was so good and engaging!

"Falling in Line" by Kasey Stockton is a heartfelt addition to the Arcadia Creek series. Narrated by Cara Swingline and Evan Sibley, this audiobook is engaging and accessible, requiring no prior knowledge of the series.

Stockton crafts relatable characters and emotional arcs that draw you in. Swingline and Sibley’s dual narration enhances the storytelling, bringing the characters to life with distinct voices that capture the plot’s nuances.

I’d rate this audiobook 4 out of 5 stars. It’s a compelling listen for contemporary romance fans, and I’m excited to see where the series goes next. Thank you to NetGalley for my copy; all opinions are my own!

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I’ve really come around to the second chance romance trope, and sweet stories like this are the reason why.

FALLING IN LINE is the second in the Arcadia Creek series, with a sweet small town romance story between Tucker and June.

*many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this title. I started this book and lost interest fairly quickly. DNF

Hooo Kay this one is fine. I in no way disliked it but I will never remember what this book was about in a week from now. Sad. Cute cover!

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

I loved this audiobook. This was an amazing story and Kasey Stockton can do wrong
Ugh Tucker!!!!
yes yes yes

i'm a huge small-town romance fan & this book checked off all of my boxes!! it gave me all of the hallmark movie vibes!! such a sweet, wholesome read!! i loved it so much!

This is a second chance romance, set in a small town where everyone knows each other's business rather its good or bad and they can hold a grudge like anyone.

I 100% get why Tucker is stand offish and has zero trust in June. June I can understand why she thought she had to leave and the fear but she really should of talked to him instead of running and cutting everyone off. I'm glad they were able to work through the issues. It just took a long time to find out from June why she ran.


Thank you to NetGalley for this audio-arc in exchange for my honest opinions.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media and Kasey Stockton for a copy of the audiobook eARC via Netgalley.

This audiobook copy was enjoyable, and the narrators were easy to listen to. The pacing was good, I only had to speed up the content a slight amount in comparison to other books I listen to, which means it may be a bit fast for others but for my listening purposes it was good. I did feel there could have been a bit more inflection on the female narrator's part, as sometimes my mind would drift if the sentences were more monotonous, but that was few and far between.

As for the story, this was a sweet second-chance romance between high school sweethearts that are reconnecting years after a abrupt breakup. Stockton wrote characters that were just so good together that you can't help to root for them. June's interim boyfriend was insufferable, which I absolutely loved to hate him. The side characters were also fun to get to know, and I think she is writing another book in the universe, which will be something I will read once it's out because those additional characters were developed so well.

I enjoyed this listen and would recommend it to anyone looking for a closed-door second chance romance story where you get to know and love all those in the main characters' lives.

3.5 ⭐️ I was able to listen to the audiobook as an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review and I enjoyed listening to this. The narrators were easy to understand, even at 2x speed. This was a cute book, I felt more engaged in the beginning/middle than towards the end. I never read the first book but it was not issues diving into this book first.

Second Chance romance. Sweet story. One of those Hallmark like romance. It's fun to listen to those from time to time. The narration was good, and I enjoyed it.

"Falling in Line" was a sweet second-chance romance that reunites Tucker and June, small-town sweethearts with a troubled past. Once destined for marriage, June ran away five years ago and never looked back, leaving Tucker heartbroken.

But now she's back to help her father after his surgery, and there's no way Tucker and June can avoid each other for the time she'll be home.

As they form an uneasy truce, the townspeople take sides, with some folks wanting to see Tucker and June get back together, and others fearing June will break Tucker's heart again.

While this was the second book in a series, it worked fine as a standalone. (I didn't even know there was an earlier book until I came to post my review.) So, if you enjoy small-town romances with second-chance lovers, you'll want to check out "Falling in Line."

Thank you to Kasey Stockton, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.

I wasn’t sure at first if I would like this one, but it ended up being really cute and just the kind of book I needed. June and Tucker were once a couple, painfully went their separate ways and now June is back in town. I love the second chance romance plot line and this was very well done. This definitely makes for a sweet, summer read!

What a beautiful romance story with great storyline and great characters. Really liked the writing style and the cover is beautiful will definitely read more from this author.

June is back in town to help look after her dad and finds that people in her small town are not happy with the way she left or how she treated her ex, Tucker. Tucker's heart has been broke by June and now that she's back in town, he's not letting her do it again. No matter how hard she tries to.

This book was cute although there wasn't much going on in it. i enjoyed it just well enough

"Falling in Line" is the second book in the Arcadia Creek series. It explores the complications of rekindling a past romance that ended in heartbreak. Tucker is a man with a shattered heart. Five years after being left behind by the woman he loved, he has managed to rebuild his life and find some semblance of peace. However, his world is turned upside down when June, the woman who broke his heart, returns to Arcadia Creek, claiming she is back for good. Despite her intentions, Tucker isn't ready to trust her again, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions and rekindled memories.

It brings a mix of humour and heartache to the forefront, exploring the complex dynamics of a second-chance romance. Kasey Stockton crafts an engaging story of Tucker, a man who has spent years recovering from heartbreak, only to have his past resurface when June reappears. The story revolves around his reluctance to trust her again, his internal conflict, and the unresolved feelings that linger.

Stockton's characters are well-drawn, with Tucker's skepticism and June's determination adding depth to the storyline. The narrative effectively captures the tension and the humour that arises from past relationships, offering a charming take on the second-chance romance trope. The dialogues are witty, and the settings evoke the small-town charm of Arcadia Creek, enhancing the romantic atmosphere.

The alternating narration by Cara Swingline and Evan Sibley gives life to the characters, providing a compelling listening experience. Their performances bring out the emotions and nuances in the story, enhancing the connection with the protagonists.

**Tropes/Themes:**
- Second-chance romance
- Small-town setting
- Heartbreak and healing
- Humor and witty banter
- Forgiveness and redemption

It is a heartfelt story of love, redemption, and the journey toward healing old wounds. Kasey Stockton's blend of humour and emotion makes this audiobook an enjoyable listen for fans of contemporary romance and second-chance love stories.

There are so many things I loved about this audiobook. Kasey Stockton is such a wonderful author, and what I love about her audiobooks is that I can listen to them even when my children around because they aren’t just enjoyable, but they are clean. I love the characters’ names she chooses, and I loved the small town feel I got from this book. Coming from a small town in the south myself, I could relate! The narrators did a good job.

Falling in Line was a cute second-chance smalltown romance. June and Tucker are high school sweethearts who broke up when June left town 5 years ago. Now that June's dad is having surgery and needs help, she is back for the first time. I found June selfish and annoying at times, but Tucker was an absolute sweetheart. I enjoyed the audiobook with two narrators, it makes it easier to connect to the characters. I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys romance books with no spice.

Thank you to Kasey Stockton, netgalley, and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this book in exchange for ah honest review.